Tabernacle/Tent Of Meeting

God is everywhere, but most religions have some concept of a “holy place” where God is present. Before Israel had the temple of Jerusalem, this place was portable—a tent, known as the tabernacle (or, in some translations, the Tent of Meeting).

Not long after the Israelites were led out of Egypt by Moses, God gave Moses detailed instructions on the tabernacle and the rituals connected with it. It is described in Exodus 26–27.

It included an altar for sacrificing animals, a table for the “showbread” (twelve loaves of bread representing Israel’s twelve tribes), and a seven-branched lamp stand, the menorah.

The most holy part of the tabernacle was off-limits to everyone except Israel’s high priest. This was the Holy of Holies (see 116).

The tabernacle, large but portable, served as Israel’s center of worship and sacrifice until King Solomon built the temple in Jerusalem.

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Treasures in the Mud: The Grace of Being Searched

Charles H. Spurgeon

The surpassing grace of God is seen very clearly in that we were not only sought, but we were also sought out. People seek for something that is lost upon the floor of the house, but in such a case there is only seeking, not seeking out. The loss is more perplexing and the search more persevering when something is sought out.

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Fighting for the Truth and Love

John MacArthur

In a world where truth is under attack, few rise to defend it. But let's remember that our apathy won't be an excuse before Christ. In Revelation, we see how He rebuked the churches that tolerated falsehood. Let's do the same, bravely defend the truth.

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Holy Hatred of Sin

John MacArthur

We desperately need to recover a holy hatred of sin. We need to do this corporately as a church, but we also need to do it individually as believers. Sin is surely not a pleasant subject to study or preach on, but it is necessary.

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Calm And Quiet

David Jeremiah

According to medical researchers at Duke University, there is a “vicious cycle” involving insomnia, anxiety, and depression. It’s sort of a “which came first: the chicken or the egg?” scenario.

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The Rope of Prayer

David Jeremiah

Daniel was a man who communicated with heaven. He prayed fervently, consistently, and for the will of God. He knew nothing of praying only before meals, at bedtime, and when he really needed God’s help.